Issue ID | 649115 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10206767 |
Manufacurer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
Brand | DODGE |
Model | CARAVAN |
Model Year | 2006 |
File date | 19/10/07 |
Component | AIR BAGS:KNEE BOLSTER |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2006 dodge caravan. The contacts wife was involved in a crash while driving 20 mph. The air bags in the steering column deployed properly; however, the air bags underneath the steering column were obstructed by a piece of solid metal that fell on her legs. A police report was filed. The insurance adjuster stated that the failure could have caused serious injuries to her legs. The vehicle is currently being repaired. The failure and current mileages were 9,300. Updated 12/12/2007 *bf updated 12/12/07 |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 9300 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | EDEN, NC |
VIN pattern | 1D4GP25B36BXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | Y |
Was medical attention required? | |
Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | 1 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 28/12/06 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | N |
Number of cylinders | 4 |
Drive train type | FWD |
Transmission type | AUTO |
Vehicle speed | 20 |
DoT tire identifier | |
Tire size | |
Location of tire code | |
Type of tire failure code | |
Was defective tire repaired? | |
Date of manufacture | |
Type of child seat code | |
Type of restraint | |
Dealer's name | TRI- CITY CHRYSLER, JEEP ,DODGE, KIA |
Dealer's telephone number | 336-623-2186 |
Dealer's city | EDEN |
Dealer's state code | NC |
Dealer's ZIP code | 27288 |